While the consortium of the Horizon Europe project Blue-Cloud 2026 already possesses the necessary skills to execute its work plan, it is also supported by an External Stakeholders Expert Board (ESEB) for high level guidance on strategy and policy and leverage of their relevant cross-sectoral networks.
In particular, ESEB Members:
- Provide ad-hoc, independent, competent and timely feedback to the strategy and operations of the Blue-Cloud initiative and its demonstrators (especially assessing impact and user experience);
- Advise on strategic global “Blue” trends; - Facilitate dialogue with policy makers and stimulate discussion between the relevant key stakeholders in the EU, and where appropriate, beyond.
- Help strengthen the Blue-Cloud framework, leveraging on their network and experience;
- Contribute to the Blue-Cloud Strategic Roadmap;
- Increase the visibility of project and support the dissemination of project results.
ESEB member Toste Tanhua (GEOMAR) explains why Blue-Cloud is relevant to the ocean observation community.